When watching American TV series in my previous life, many people may not understand why the witnesses were clearly scared to death, but were finally persuaded to come forward.

Including their friends and relatives will join in the persuasion process.

It's not that they don't care about each other's safety, but because in their understanding, if everyone holds such an idea, everything they own will be destroyed.

This is the price American citizens pay for their freedom, but it is not the only price.

If you want American-style freedom, you first need to see clearly how much American citizens pay for "freedom."

Just having the freedom to hold a gun has caused so many people to be harmed.

There is also freedom of speech. With the development of the Internet, online verbal violence abroad is more terrifying than in any other country.

This also causes Americans to have big hearts. People always like to make fun of "the optimistic and cheerful Americans."

In the face of funerals, disasters, and car accidents, he can still show his humorous and smiling side.

That's because there are too many heavy things in their lives that outsiders can't understand, so they must learn to be optimistic and cheerful.

There are always people complaining that this is not good or that is not good in Rabbit Country, but if they were allowed to actually live in the United States, they would be better off.

If they truly understand the heaviness behind "freedom", they will know how happy their life was.

"I heard Brother Dog say that security problems in Chicago and Philadelphia have been increasing one after another, and even we can't control it?" the monk asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, Harry's Street is safe. It's the headquarters of SHIELD." Li Zitao knew that he was worried about his neighbors.

Speaking of the recent situation in Chicago, it is indeed a bit chaotic. The FBI is very busy with several brutal serial murder cases.

The Chicago FBI is investigating an interstate robbery involving John Dillinger, a gang member active in the Midwest.

He planned the robberies of 18 banks and 3 police stations, resulting in the tragic deaths of more than a dozen Chicago police officers on the streets. After his arrest, he was unable to prove a large number of criminal facts, and he could only be sentenced to 5 years in prison for assault.

But just in April, he escaped from Philadelphia again and is currently being hunted by the FBI.

According to the intelligence they have, Dillinger is hiding in Chicago, but no one has found his whereabouts yet.

"Paul can't be found either?" the monk asked in surprise.

"Paul's focus is shifting to Las Vegas. It seems that someone wants to challenge his godfather's authority." Li Zitao said casually.

He doesn't care about this kind of thing. As long as you don't mess with him, this kind of gang fight has nothing to do with him even if it is bloody.

Now he is a business tycoon, and it will not be good for him to be too involved with the gang.

Besides, if Paul, who has an A.H.I.E.L.D., can't even handle this little trouble, what value does he have?

Compared with these trivial matters, the northern gas fields are what he needs to focus on, including the construction of land transportation pipelines, refineries, and modern terminals.

Qatar's current wharf is not large enough to accommodate an 80,000-ton giant ship. The Emir must first fix the wharf.

According to Li Zitao's plan, the new port will have 11 berths and a coastline length of about 2,000m.

According to Schlumberger's survey report, the maximum water depth can reach 12.5m, large cranes, and refrigerated container terminals will be gradually completed.

The fishing and pearling industries in the Persian Gulf have great potential for development. Maybe someone should try to artificially cultivate pearls and popularize pearls from the exclusive use of nobles to the civilian market.

"Sir Charlie, we need a loan." Emil took his investment consultant to discuss the follow-up development with Li Zitao at the hotel.

They want to build a dock, but currently Qatar does not have the money to pay for it, and every sheikh is extremely poor.

"I have another suggestion, do you want to hear it?" Li Zitao was thinking about the dock.

He was responsible for the construction of the entire terminal, and Lee C. Astor Industrial Group obtained the right to operate the Qatar Terminal for 70 years.

"Seventy years is too high. Qatar must have management rights and join the board of directors." The emir did not refuse, but instead offered to jointly manage it.

Some negotiations are a good thing. The two parties agreed to officially start negotiations in 2 days. The next step is to prepare documents, data and conditions.

Li Zitao also contacted Jonathan, who was in Paris, and communicated for two hours on the matter.

Li Zitao explained in detail the current situation in the Persian Gulf, and also gave high praise for the oil production rate of Dubai and other places.

The Persian Gulf will become the world's crude oil transportation center in the future, and it is necessary to build a port here.

"In addition to Qatar, there is also Ras Al Khaimah. We are going to build two shipyards, modern shipyards that can repair large ships and allow ships from other ports to dock temporarily. It is the oldest free trade zone in the Persian Gulf."

When he heard that Li Zitao was going to build two modern ports at once, Jonathan perked up because his description was so tempting.

If the Persian Gulf is really filled with oil, this alone will make them a lot of money.

At the same time, Jonathan also thought about Suez. The importance of this canal may cause many disputes in the future.

But these have nothing to do with them, they are just businessmen, let the big shots worry about this kind of thing!

"...Wait a minute, you are going to deploy artillery in Ras Al Khaimah. What are you going to do? Block the bay and collect tolls?"

Jonathan, who was thinking about the port issue, was fooled by Li Zitao's coastal defense plan. This kind of move would cause a lot of trouble.

The current situation in Europe is becoming more and more dangerous. A small spark may ignite the explosive barrel. Don't mess around!

"No one will know, I will talk to the Qamisi family in Ras Al Khaimah, this is just some defensive measures for security,

Jonathan, you should know how important the Persian Gulf is in the future."

Seeing how persistent he was, Jonathan believed a little more about the future he said.

If what he said is true, then the importance of the Persian Gulf in the future cannot be denied.

Once a war breaks out in Europe, the colonies are likely to become the second battlefield, and it does not seem so unacceptable to take necessary precautions.

"Well, you should discuss these with your brains! I only care about the construction of the dock. Can Bechtel still have his hands free?"

Jonathan didn't want to get involved in his plans. Those had nothing to do with Lee C. Astor Industrial Group and were what SHIELD should be concerned about.

After finalizing the dock construction plan, he decided to communicate with SHIELD about the matter after he returned, and then just waited patiently for negotiations.

The Persian Gulf during this period was very boring. Because of the various dogmas of Christianity, there were not even bars here.

Transportation is by camel, there are no entertainment options, the mountains and plains are covered with yellow sand, and you can only see a group of tribes living in groups several miles away.

The situation in Doha is relatively better. It is currently a concentrated port for fishing boats and pearling boats.
Chapter completed!